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Powerade and Gatorade both have sugar free alternatives

• SAI_Peregrinus 5y ago
  Note that sugar increases absorption of sodium[1] into the body, so sugar-free alternatives won't be as effective. [1] https://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085(97)70034-9/pdf https://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085(97)70034-9/...
  • makomk 5y ago
    I think this is mostly only an issue for people who need rehydration due to severe diarrhoea though.
    • SAI_Peregrinus 5y ago
      It's important for any severe dehydration. Less severe dehydration means less water has been lost, and the loss of electrolytes is proportional to the amount of water loss. The absorbtion increase is important for cases of severe dehydration, but mild dehydration can often afford to wait for a meal to replenish the electrolytes fully.